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star-24px 2019 AARP Community Challenge Grantee

Project Category

Public Spaces
This project will create a StoryWalk which is an innovative way to enjoy reading and the outdoors at the same time. This will encourage participants of all ages to use the walking trail and the park.

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Family reading Storywalk.
Storywalk sign.

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